This exploratory article forms the background for an empirical study for the Health Education
Authority on children, young people, health, well-being and social capital. In terms of …

▪ Abstract Over the past decade, there has been a resurgence of interest and research into
the connections between associations and democracy. This article divides the question of …

Many fear that democracies are suffering from a legitimacy crisis. This book focuses
on'democratic deficits', reflecting how far the perceived democratic performance of any state …

Commonly, researchers have looked for civic life in a distinct sector in which they assume
that voluntary associations will cultivate special skills and virtues. Gathering together many …

Community gardens are enjoying a renaissance, thought to be due to people's desire to
reconnect with food, nature and community. This paper presents results from an exploratory …

The idea of Social Capital is an attempt to incorporate social considerations into mainstream
economic thinking. Its proponents feel that social factors are properly quantifiable. So, they …

This article identifies six main theories of the determinants of social trust, and tests them
against survey data from seven societies, 1999-2001. Three of the six theories of trust fare …

During the Soviet era, blat—the use of personal networks for obtaining goods and services
in short supply and for circumventing formal procedures—was necessary to compensate for …

A growing number of sociologists, political scientists, development economists, and
organizational theorists have invoked the concept of social capital in their search for …

This article argues that contemporary interest in social capital by community development
theorists, funders, and practitioners is misguided and needs to be thoroughly rethought. It …